Cricut Explore Air 2 Pressure Settings

If you are having trouble with your Template Tape cut settings use this chart to determine the pressure you are currently using and which pressure to try next. If your tape is being cut too deep, try a setting with less pressure. If it's not cutting all the way through, try a setting with more pressure.

I HIGHLY recommend using a new blade and doing test cuts on a scrap sheet of tape using various shapes or svgs before trying it on a whole template.

Select your machine below to view the most accurate cut settings for your machine. They do vary by machine. All pressure setting information was gathered from Cricut.com.

Cricut Explore 3 | Cricut Explore Air 2 | Cricut Maker | Cricut Maker 3

Material Name Cut Pressure Multi-Cut Blade Type
Distressed Craft Foam 122 4x
Deep-Point Blade
Plush Craft Foam 122 4x
Deep-Point Blade
Craft Foam 123 4x
Deep-Point Blade
Cork, Adhesive-Backed 135 4x
Fine-Point Blade
Notebook Paper 135 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Aluminum Foil 139 Off
Deep-Point Blade
Washi Sheet 139 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Wax Paper 139 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Wrapping Paper 139 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Washi Tape - 0.06mm 149 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Paper - 153 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Paper 158 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Glitter Vinyl 158 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Patterned Iron-On 158 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Iron-On, Dark 158 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Iron-On, Light 158 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Outdoor Vinyl 160 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Paper + 162 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Construction Paper 163 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Copy Paper - 20 lb (75 gsm) 163 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Laser Copy Paper 163 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Foil Iron-On 165 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Sticky Note 167 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Adhesive Foil 169 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Pearl Paper 170 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Vinyl 171 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl 171 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic 3D Texture 171 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Vinyl 171 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Stencil Vinyl 171 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Vinyl + 176 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-True Brushed 176 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Cutting Mat Protector 177 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Parchment Paper 177 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Frosted Gray 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Frosted Opaque 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic Art Deco 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic Bubbles 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic Crystals 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic Rose Bubble 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Holographic Threads 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Mosaic 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Pearl 179 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Iron-On 185 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Everyday Iron-On 185 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Everyday Iron-On Mesh 185 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Express Iron-On 185 Off
Fine-Point Blade
SportFlex Iron-On 185 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Duct Tape Sheet 192 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Holographic Sparkle Vinyl 192 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Faux Suede 195 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Window Cling 195 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Holographic Sparkle Iron-On 200 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Iron-On + 203 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Frosted Glitter 203 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Textured 203 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Textured Metallic 203 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Premium Vinyl-Shimmer 205 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Sticker Paper (White) 218 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Cardstock (for intricate cuts) 219 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Adhesive Foil, Matte 230 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Grocery Bag 234 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Holographic Iron-On 240 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Sticker Paper (Clear) 240 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Chalkboard Vinyl 245 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Heavy Cardstock-100 lb (270 gsm) 248 3x
Fine-Point Blade
Flocked Paper 249 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Printable Fabric 249 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Shimmer Leather - 1mm 254 3x
Fine-Point Blade
Glitter Iron-On 260 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Glitter Mesh Iron-On 260 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet 260 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Magnetic Sheet, Adhesive Backed - 0.35mm 265 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Genuine Leather 270 3x
Deep-Point Blade
Light Cardstock 272 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Paint Chip 272 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Heavy Patterned Paper 275 Off
Deep-Point Blade
Vellum 277 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Kraft Cardstock 278 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Everyday Iron-On Mosaic 280 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Metallic Iron-On Mosaic 280 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Foil Paper - 0.36mm 281 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Canvas 284 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Oil Cloth, Bonded* 285 Off
Bonded Fabric Blade
Silk, Bonded* 285 Off
Bonded Fabric Blade
Light Cardstock + 287 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Photo Paper 287 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Kraft Board 290 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Polyester, Bonded* 290 Off
Bonded Fabric Blade
Mylar 292 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Cardstock 299 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Foil Acetate 299 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Medium Cardstock - 80 lb (216 gsm) 299 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Metallic Poster Board 299 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Faux Leather (Paper Thin) 300 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Foil Poster Board 300 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Light Patterned Paper 300 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Birch 304 5x
Fine-Point Blade
Metallic Leather 305 3x
Deep-Point Blade
Deluxe Paper 306 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Flat Cardboard 306 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Cardstock + 307 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Fabric +* 307 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Transparency 307 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Shimmer Paper 308 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Sparkle Paper 308 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Holographic Iron-On Mosaic 310 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic 310 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Fabric* 311 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Fusible Fabric 311 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Corrugated Cardboard 312 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Tattoo Paper 312 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Party Foil 313 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed 320 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Poster Board + 321 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Denim, Bonded* 321 3x
Bonded Fabric Blade
Magnetic Sheet - 0.5mm 323 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Magnetic Sheet - 0.6mm 323 Off
Deep-Point Blade
True Brushed Paper 326 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Aluminum - 0.14mm 327 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Epoxy Glitter Paper 327 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Foil Kraft Board - Holographic 327 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Glitter Cardstock 327 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Heavy Watercolor Paper - 140 lb (300 gsm) 327 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Light Chipboard - 0.37mm 327 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Felt, Wool Fabric 328 5x
Fine-Point Blade
Felt, Wool Bonded* 331 2x
Fine-Point Blade
Poster Board 333 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Light Glitter Paper 338 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Stencil Film - 0.4mm 341 Off
Fine-Point Blade
Burlap, Bonded* 344 Off
Bonded Fabric Blade
Natural Wood Veneer 345 4x
Deep-Point Blade